John Hayes

John Hayes is a Principal Lecturer in Creative Media and International Business Developer at Sheffield Hallam University. He leads the BA/MArt Digital Media Production and BA/MArt Games Design courses, and oversees learning, teaching, and assessment strategies as Departmental Head. His international role involves developing global recruitment partnerships and educational collaborations.

He holds a BEng in Software Engineering from the University of Sheffield and an EPSRC-sponsored MSc in Networked Information Engineering. With industry experience in software engineering, telecoms, and digital media design at firms like Nortel and Compal, he transitioned to academia in 2002, teaching at institutions including the University of Derby and University of Hertfordshire.

His research focuses on integrating technology into education, including blended learning strategies, 3D stereo learning objects, and game-based learning systems. He has presented at international conferences on leveraging multimedia tools to enhance higher education outcomes.

John’s contributions to educational innovation are highlighted through his publications on video learning journals and interactive media applications in teaching. Though not explicitly noted, his roles suggest involvement in curriculum development and pedagogical advancements.